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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1900

Page

8

Love and meddling drive man to Chicago

Isidore Diamond, a sign painter from Parmenter Street, left home a week ago after conflict with his wife's parents who lived with the couple at Cooper Street. In a letter from Chicago he says they interfered too much and he fled for space, planning to reunite with his wife there. His brother Jacob Diamond confirms the disappearance and that Isidore has now been found in Chicago.

Isidore Diamond Jacob Diamond Mr. Diamond Chicago Iamond Parmenter Street Cooper Street Rubin Wna Diamond

Webster Man Blinded by Explosion of Powerful Liquid

William Duddy a Webster boat builder was blinded when a bottle of 90 percent ammonia heated by the sun burst while he washed a boat. The contents struck his face causing severe burns and profuse bleeding from eyes and mouth. He was to be taken to Worcester City Hospital for treatment.

Webster William Duddy Lake Chaubungungamung Duddy Worcester City Hospital

Governor Crane and the summer moth season opens

A playful speech by a talking moth mocks Massachusetts politics from Medford to Boston. The creature jokes about the $100,000 appropriation to kill it, credits reform battles, and ridicules politicians from Governor Crane to Senator Chamberlain while wandering through Middlesex towns and hinting at future political mischief.

France Medford Somerville Arlington Middlesex

Funeral held for Henry R. Danforth longtime Transcript compositor

Henry R. Danforth, employed fifty seven years in the Boston Transcript composing room, funeral held yesterday from 69 Bloomingdale street Chelsea. Relatives friends and Transcript office Franklin Typographical Society and Sons of Temperance attended. Rev R Perry Bush of First Universalist Church officiated. Interment at Woodlawn.

Henry R. Danforth Boston Transcript Bloomingdale Street Chelsea Transcript Franklin Typographical Society Sons of ‘Temperance R. Perry Bush First Universalist Church Woodlawn

Lawmakers Aide Crane Backed With CRS To Boost Image

A historical dialogue notes Governor Crane facing a CRS proposal to strengthen support, with plans for rapid mobilization of resources. Mentions brown tail moth as a rival threat, references large finances, and hints at shifts in office hours and orders for dark lanterns rifles and smokeless powder. Adjutant General Dalton and colonels could be drawn into the campaign.

Crane Napoleon Saugus Sam Rhoads Beacon Hill Dalton

Paulist Fathers Begin Doctrinal Lectures at Newton

The Paulist fathers of New York opened a series of Catholic doctrinal lectures at the Church of Our Lady Newton on May 27. The topic was The Divinity of Christ and the program runs through the week with topics on faith, the church and the Bible, confession, the real presence, why I am a Catholic, and the sin against the Holy Ghost. The movement aims to promote Catholic understanding among non-Catholics and to dispel misconceptions. Assisting priests include Father Elliott, Father O Callaghan, Father Conway, and Father Dolan.

Newton Church of Our Lady Paulist Fathers New York City Christ Parliament of Religions Chicago Father Elliott Father Bdiliott Peter O'Callaghan Harvard Bertrand L. Conway Catholic University of Washington Michael Dolan Newton Church

Charlestown Boy Hit By Car Near Medford Street

Arthur Frazer a 9 year old Charlestown resident living at 32 Everett street was struck by an inward bound Chelsea car while crossing Chelsea street near the corner of Medford street at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon. He sustained two facial cuts and bruises to his knee and arms. Taken to Massachusetts General Hospital he rested comfortably last night.

Arthur Frazer Everett Street Charlestown Chelsea Street Medford Street Chelsea Frazer Massachusetts General Hospital

Four new Methodist Episcopal bishops consecrated in Chicago

In a ceremony at the Auditorium 3000 people witnessed the laying on of hands for twelve bishops. The four new bishops named were David Hastings Moore for the Shanghai district John William Hamilton for the San Francisco district Edwin Wallace Parker and Frank Wesley Warne appointed as missionary bishops to India and Malaysia. The event marked a major ecclesiastical ceremony for the church.

Chicago Methodist Episcopal Church David Hastings Moore Shanghai John William Hamilton San Francisco Edwin Wallace Parker Frank Wesley Warne India Malaysia

Struck Him for Money Near Paul Revere Hotel

Michael Gallagher of 118 Sheppard Street Brighton was taken to City Hospital in Station 1 ambulance after a hip contusion from an assault near Endicott Street by four men who demanded money. Gallagher refused to pay and was struck, the attacker fled.

Michael Gallagher Sheppard Street Brighton City Hospital Gallagher Paul Revere Endicott Street

Arrest on Battery Street Involves Cambridge Man

William McCarthy 23 of 48 Battery Street was arrested by Division 3 officers for assault and battery on John Thomas of Cambridge at the Merrimac and Friend streets corner. Dr Dunn dressed Thomas wounds and he went home.

William McCarthy Battery Street Division 3 John Thomas Cambridge Merrimac Friend Streets Dunn Thomas

Laborer Fatally Struck on Railroad Track

Simeon Mahar aged 45 was fatally struck by a freight train on the N Y N H railroad near Northampton while walking the tracks. He is survived by six children.

Northampton N. Y Simeon Mahar

Mrs Ann S Sanborn Dies At Somerville Home

Mrs Ann Sarah Sanborn wife of David A Sanborn a well known Somerville resident and former fire chief died yesterday afternoon at her home 3 Prospect street Somerville Funeral arrangements not listed in the brief notice.

Ann Sarah Sanborn David A. Sanborn Somerville That Place Prospect Street

Babe Still Lives At Dorchester Attic Infant Found

A few hours old male infant was found on a grass plot in front of 14 Midland street Dorchester. Hannah Coleman 22 a domestic at the address confessed to police she is the mother after saying she threw the child from the attic window and did not know why. The child is in good care and unharmed.

Division 11 Midland Street Dorchester Hannah Coleman

Fire destroys Keith block in Campello

A fire in Campello on May 27 totally destroyed the Keith block, causing an estimated loss of 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. The blaze damaged surrounding property but no injuries were reported. Local fire units battled the flames for hours before bringing it under control.

Brookton Keith Block Campello

Walsh Lecture and Concert Delight Fenimore Hall Audience

A large crowd attended last evening's entertainment by Mr. J. Walsh and his scenic concert company in Fenimore Hall. Walsh delivered an engaging talk and retained his popular, eloquent speaker reputation while the musical numbers drew strong applause. Nearly 200 views depicted the marvels and glories of America.

J. Walsh Fenimere Hall Massachusetts Avenue Walsh America

Senate debate to dominate week with philippine questions

Washington May 27 The Senate week will center on the Philippine question and appropriation bills with a midweek diversion for the Clark case Republicans expect little chance for passage of the Philippine bill but hope to reply to Spooner before adjournment. Conferences on appropriation bills take priority with several measures pending.

Washington Senate Clark Wellington Teller Philippines Pettigrew Turner Spooner Montana Committee On Privileges and Elections House

Boer envoys plan U.S. tour from Boston to Chicago

Washington May 27 The Boer envoys will leave Tuesday for Boston to attend a reception on Thursday. From Boston they head west to Chicago in June and 6 stopping en route at Cleveland or Buffalo. They have invitations from over 150 cities but regret limited time prevents accepting more.

Boston Credit Clothiers South End Green Washington Street Washington Chicago Cleveland Buffalo

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